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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,640.82, 14,448.59 and 5,482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,640.82, 14,448.59 and 5,482.74 is: 8,216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,640.82 : 14,448.59 = 5,482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,640.82/14,448.59 = 5,482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,640.82x = 14,448.59 × 5,482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,640.82x = 79,217,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,217,862.34/9,640.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.92

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